5 best GPUs for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2

To have a great Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 experience, you need the best graphics card that meets the recommended specification requirements of the game. The right GPU can ensure smooth frame rates and a high-quality visual experience on this stunning new entry in the Hellblade franchise.

While there are many graphics cards in the market that can run Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, you will need a graphics card that can run Hellblade 2 on high settings with at least 60 frames per second for a smooth and visually stunning experience.

So, if you're in search of graphics cards that can play Senua's Saga on high settings, we've listed five of them that can run this title on high settings.

Note: This article is subjective and based on the writer's opinions.

Graphics requirements for Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2

Before we dive into our list of best graphics cards for Hellblade 2, it is important to have a quick look at the minimum and recommended specifications required to run this title.

Specifications	Minimum requirements	Recommended requirements
OS	Windows 10/11 64-bit	Windows 10/11 64-bit
Processor	Intel Core i5 8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600	Intel Core i7 10700K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Memory	16GB RAM	16GB RAM
Graphics card	Nvidia GTX 1070 or AMD RX 5700 or Intel Arc A580	Nvidia RTX 3080 or AMD RX 6800XT or Intel Arc A770
Storage	70GB SSD	70GB SSD

As you can see, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 requires a fairly powerful gaming PC and graphics card to achieve the best possible experience. With that in mind, let’s start our list of best graphics cards for Hellblade 2.

1) Nvidia 4060 Ti

The 4060 Ti is a great budget GPU for running Hellblade 2 (Image via Newegg)

If you’re on a strict budget, the Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti can provide you with great graphic performance on the Hellblade 2. This graphics card is equipped with all the latest Nvidia 40 series technologies like DLSS 3 and AI frame generation to deliver a smooth Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 experience.

Specifications	Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti
Base clock	2310 MHz
Boost clock	2535 MHz
Shader units	4352
RT cores	34
VRAM	8GB or 16GB
Bus width	128-bit
Price	$380

While you cannot expect the RTX 4060 Ti to run Hellblade 2 on max settings at 2160p resolution, it can deliver great performance on high graphics settings at 1080p and 1440p resolutions while maintaining respectable framerates.

2) Intel Arc A770

Intel Arc A770 offers a great price-to-performance ratio (Image via Newegg)

Intel Arc A770 is another great budget GPU for enjoying Hellblade 2 at 1080p and 1440p. It features an impressive 2400 MHz boost clock speeds that make it a competitive option for its price.

Specifications	Intel Arc A770
Base clock	2100 MHz
Boost clock	2400 MHz
Shader units	4096
RT cores	32
VRAM	16GB
Bus width	256-bit
Price	$299

While the card isn’t built for 4K gaming, the 4096 shader units allow this GPU to consistently offer smooth gameplay, great visual effects, and ray tracing performance at 1080p and 1440p resolutions.

Overall, if you’re strict on a budget, the Intel Arc A770 is one of the best graphics cards for playing Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2.

3) Nvidia RTX 4070 Super

4070 Super can easily handle Hellblade 2 at 4K resolution with ray tracing (Image via Newegg)

If you want to play Hellblade 2 at high resolutions then the Nvidia RTX 4070 Super is one of the best graphics cards for you. It features an exceptional 1440p and 4K performance and can easily handle Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 even at the highest settings.

Specifications	Nvidia RTX 4070 Super
Base clock	1980 MHz
Boost clock	2475 MHz
Shader units	7168
RT cores	56
VRAM	12GB
Bus width	192-bit
Price	$599

One of the major improvements on this card over its predecessor is its improved ray tracing performance. The higher Cuda core and RT core allow this GPU to pull high frame rates even with ray tracing settings set to quality.

However, if you’re looking for a more value-for-money option, other options might provide more value.

4) Nvidia RTX 3080

Last gen's RTX 3080 is still a capable GPU that can run Hellblade 2 on 4K resolution (Image via Newegg)

While the new Nvidia 40 series cards are enticing, the last generation’s Nvidia RTX 3080 still remains one of the most powerful GPUs in the market. If you’re looking forward to playing this game in 4K at high settings, the Nvidia 3080 can easily achieve this feat.

Specifications	Nvidia RTX 3080
Base clock	1440 MHz
Boost clock	1710 MHz
Shader units	8704
RT cores	68
VRAM	10GB
Bus width	320-bit
Price	$450-500 (eBay)

The Nvidia RTX 3080 remains a powerful option with its 8704 CUDA cores, 68 ray tracing cores, and DLSS capabilities. It is a solid recommendation if you can grab it for around $500.

AMD Radeon RX 6800XT

The Radeon 6800XT is a compelling offering from AMD that can easily handle Hellblade 2 (Image via Newegg)

For Team Red fans, the Radeon RX 6800 XT is a compelling choice for enjoying Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2. This graphics card offers great performance at a competitive price point. It delivers respectable frame rates and visuals even at 1440p and 4K resolutions to ensure smooth gaming without any hiccups.

Specifications	AMD Radeon RX 6800XT
Base clock	1825 MHz
Boost clock	2250 MHz
Shader units	4608
RT cores	72
VRAM	16GB
Bus width	256bit
Price	$419

The 6800XT is a solid choice for running Hellblade 2. It can easily the game at 1440p and 2160p thanks to its 4608 shader cores and 72 RT cores. The card also packs 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM which is ample for running Hellblade across all graphical and resolution settings.

While the “best” graphics card depends on your specific needs and budget, we’ve mentioned the five best graphics cards across various price categories for playing Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 at smooth and consistent framerates.

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